SoundCloud AlternativesMusic Streaming Services & Audio Players like SoundCloud

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   Spotify

    2883 likes

   Enjoy unlimited music and podcast streaming. Explore tracks by artist, genre, or playlist, and experience seamless transitions across all devices. Upgrade to Premium for offline access and no ad interruptions.

   300 Spotify alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Freemium
   • Proprietary

   Application typeApplication types

   • Music Streaming
   • Audio Player

   Origin

   • Sweden
   • EU

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux
   • Online
   • Android
   • iPhone
   • Chrome OS
   • Android Tablet
   • iPad
   • Apple Watch
   • Snapcraft
   • Android Auto
   • Apple TV
   • Flathub
   • Android Wear
   • Samsung Galaxy Store
   • Kindle Fire
   • Playstation
   • Fire TV
   • Apple Car Play
   • Xbox
   • Android TV
   • Tizen OS
   • Roku

   • Sweden
   • EU

   

   

   

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   Spotify vs SoundCloud Comments

   Top Positive Comment by Chip Thrasher · Nov 7, 2017

   Both are for streaming, both have ads, playlists.

   Top Negative Comment by Guest · Jul 13, 2017

   SoundCloud is largely a social network for users to share music. Spotify is not.

   Negative comment by Marc Aaron Jacobs · May 15, 2026

   Still a fan of Apple Music over Spotify

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   • Spotify is Freemium and ProprietarySoundCloud is also Freemium and Proprietary
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   Deezer

    478 likes

   Experience music with Deezer streaming over 90 million tracks across various devices, from Web to mobile platforms. High-quality sound with lossless audio, offline listening, and personalized recommendations enhance your experience. Includes top labels and supports AirPlay and Chromecast for easy streaming.

   196 Deezer alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Freemium
   • Proprietary

   Application typeApplication types

   • Music Streaming
   • Audio Player

   Origin

   • France
   • EU

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Online
   • Android
   • iPhone
   • Android Tablet
   • iPad
   • Apple Watch
   • Apple TV
   • Kindle Fire
   • HUAWEI AppGallery
   • Samsung Galaxy Store

   • France
   • EU

   

   

   

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   Deezer vs SoundCloud Comments

   Negative comment by cowabunga · Dec 26, 2018

   Deezer is a music streaming website lacking any social features that SC has.

   Negative comment by Guest · Sep 7, 2018

   Deezer is a competitor to Spotify, not to SoundCloud (mainly because neither is community-based like SoundCloud is).

   Negative comment by Guest · Nov 13, 2020

   Deezer is not a place for artists to publish their work!

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   • Deezer is Freemium and ProprietarySoundCloud is also Freemium and Proprietary
   • Deezer is LightweightSoundCloud is not according to our users
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   Funkwhale

    189 likes

   Self-hosted platform for streaming, uploading, and sharing music or podcasts, browsable by artist, album, genre, or playlist. Accessible on Android, iOS, web browsers. Offers privacy-focused, ad-free experience, decentralized content sharing, and community moderation features.

   103 Funkwhale alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source (AGPL-3.0)

   Application typeApplication types

   • Music Streaming
   • Music Discovery

   Origin

   • France
   • EU

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux
   • Online
   • Android
   • iPhone
   • Self-Hosted
   • F-Droid
   • Cloudron
   • Kodi

   • France
   • EU

   

   

   

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   Funkwhale vs SoundCloud Comments

   Negative comment by Douze · Sep 5, 2022

   While Funkwhale is a fantastic decentralized solution for music-listenning, it lacks a lot of the social features Soudcloud provides. It doesn't provide for an interesting community tool, because it is not its main focus.

   Negative comment by Guest · Sep 30, 2021

   I don't like Funkwhale as an alternative because it's not similar to soundcloud.

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   • Funkwhale is Free and Open SourceSoundCloud is Freemium and Proprietary
   • Funkwhale is Decentralized, Lightweight and Privacy focusedSoundCloud is not according to our users
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   Bandcamp

    208 likes

   Music platform with direct artist sales, global discovery, instant streaming and download of DRM-free tracks, physical merchandise, offline listening, flexible pricing, and community features for fans supporting independent creators across numerous genres.

   136 Bandcamp alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Freemium
   • Proprietary

   Application typeApplication types

   • Music Streaming
   • Music Discovery

   Origin

   • United States

   Platforms

   • Online
   • Android
   • iPhone

   • United States

   

   

   

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   Bandcamp vs SoundCloud Comments

   Positive comment by davyto · Jun 11, 2025

   The business model is friendlier to consumers and artists because it doesn't rely on subscriptions or ads. However, it's more focussed on actual releases which makes it not really a platform to post WIP material.

   Positive comment by Guest · Feb 21, 2018

   While Bandcamp is more targeted towards professional independent artists, its still a good, solid service with a lot to offer.

   Positive comment by Guest · Nov 3, 2018

   Bandcamp is basically SoundCloud minus all the baggage. No complex "modern" interface, no ads yelling at you to give them money, just music. It is slightly more obscure, however.

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   • Bandcamp is Freemium and ProprietarySoundCloud is also Freemium and Proprietary
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   Navidrome

    61 likes

   Open source music server offering seamless self-hosting, Subsonic client compatibility, efficient handling of large libraries, multi-user profiles, device-agnostic web access, live metadata updates, theme customization, per-user transcoding, extensive audio format streaming, and remote access features.

   54 Navidrome alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

   Application typeApplication types

   • Music Streaming
   • Audio Player

   Origin

   • Brazil

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux
   • BSD
   • Self-Hosted
   • Raspberry Pi
   • Cloudron

   • Brazil

   

   

   

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   Apple Music

    173 likes

   Stream over 90 million songs with personalized recommendations and a 24/7 global radio. Enjoy offline listening, exclusive content, and seamless Apple device integration. Connect with artists for updates and interaction. Access all features in over 100 countries.

   161 Apple Music alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Paid
   • Proprietary

   Application typeApplication types

   • Music Streaming
   • Audio Player

   Origin

   • United States

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Online
   • Android
   • iPhone
   • iPad
   • Apple Watch
   • Apple Car Play
   • Xbox

   • United States

   

   

   

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   Apple Music vs SoundCloud Comments

   Negative comment by Guest · Apr 20, 2020

   Apple Music does not allow you to host your own audio/music publicly.

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   • Apple Music is Paid and ProprietarySoundCloud is Freemium and Proprietary
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   Audius Music

    53 likes

   Audius is a streaming platform built for all musicians, not just those signed to labels. Build a fanbase, share your works in progress, and then publish your completed tracks for all the world to hear. Create, grow, and monetize, all without the need to graduate off the platform...

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source (Apache-2.0)

   Application typeApplication types

   • Music Streaming
   • Audio Player

   Origin

   • United States

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux
   • Online
   • Android
   • iPhone

   • United States

   

   

   

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   Audius Music vs SoundCloud Comments

   Comment by Tibbe · Sep 2, 2021

   Audius is an amazing platform, but because Audius uses blockchain, artists can't delete their music, only hide them.

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   • Audius Music is Free and Open SourceSoundCloud is Freemium and Proprietary
   • Audius Music is DecentralizedSoundCloud is not according to our users
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    Jamendo

     164 likes

    Jamendo is a community of free, legal and unlimited music published under Creative Commons licenses. Share your music, download your favorite artists!.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application typeApplication types

    • Music Streaming
    • Internet Radio

    Origin

    • Luxembourg
    • EU

    Platforms

    • Online

    • Luxembourg
    • EU

    

    

    

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    Jamendo vs SoundCloud Comments

    Positive comment by loganbrooker7 · Sep 7, 2018

    Pretty similar interface. You can upload music if you want. A good alternitive.

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    • Jamendo is Freemium and ProprietarySoundCloud is also Freemium and Proprietary
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    Musify

     26 likes

    Access music from YouTube by streaming or downloading, listen offline, manage custom playlists, import and export data, access lyrics, enjoy SponsorBlock, no ads, no subscriptions, cross-platform Material UI, supports 17 languages, and free usage always.

    121 Musify alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

    Application typeApplication types

    • Music Streaming
    • Audio Player

    Origin

    • Georgia

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    • OpenAPK

    • Georgia

    

    

    

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    Negative comment by catwraith · Jun 3, 2025

    Musify is an Android app that streams music from YouTube. It does not provide any of the social features that one would expect as an alternative to SoundCloud.

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    • Musify is Free and Open SourceSoundCloud is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Musify is Privacy focused and LightweightSoundCloud is not according to our users
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    Moosync

     23 likes

    Supports local audio and streaming from platforms like YouTube and Spotify, lets users mix providers in a playlist, offers real-time lyrics, customizable interface, theme options including dark mode, scrobbling, ad-free playback, music recommendations, and multi-platform support.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

    Application typeApplication types

    • Audio Player
    • Music Streaming

    Origin

    • India

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub

    • India

    

    

    

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    Power Ampache 2

     7 likes

    Android Music Streaming App suite in Material You style. Connects to Ampache, Nextcloud Music and compatible backends (Ampache API 4 and above).

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

    Application typeApplication types

    • Music Streaming
    • Audio Player

    Origin

    • Canada

    Platforms

    • Android

    • Canada

    

    

    

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    muffon

     20 likes

    Cross-platform desktop client for streaming and discovering music, combining audio, video, metadata, lyrics from multiple sources, playlists, library import, recommendations, search, radio, offline listening, equalizer, Discord integration, charts, theming, and no ads.

    85 muffon alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (AGPL-3.0)

    Application typeApplication types

    • Music Streaming
    • Audio Player

    Origin

    • Belarus

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    • Belarus

    

    

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